For this edition, Johnson dives deep into the prevalence of digital face filters in Hollywood.
When I hear the term digital makeup,Clueless-inspired tool technology comes to mind.
Each option presents itself on a digital scan of my mug.
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We arent there yet.
It might as well be how you look in real life.
(At least in theory: Bold Glamour actually makes me look likeHandsome Squidward.
Beauty standards are subjective, yall!)
(If you’re staring at this blinking rapidly, stay with me.)
These filters then use standard face tracking to follow the users movement, says Panousis.
When you look closer, you will see that you are losing a lot of detail like pore texture.
Just the other day someone told me, Im so glad to meet you.
You look just like your photos!
Maxwell relayed that in his line of work, he engages in a digital dermatology session during post production.
I reached back out to him this year for further explanation.
I can’t look like that.
This punch in of technology especially when it isnt widely disclosed can proliferate unattainable standards.
Some edits are made to keep the audience from being distracted.
The audience is going to think, That means something, that’s a clue!
To make someone look less tired, Maxwell says its about digitally editing the lighting.
Harsh lighting with a severe contrast can accentuatedark circles, lines, and pigmentation on the skin.
Maxwell is making tiny tweaks to help actors look more well-rested or better-moisturized.
He can also add those features, if the actor needs to be aged up.
The software works to make these changes, but doesnt lose other details in the process.
They don’t want to look like they’ve been touched up.
